Senegal celebrate AFCON title at Stade de France friendly amid controversy

Senegal marked their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in controversial fashion at the Stade de France on Saturday despite being stripped of the title in favor of Morocco. The Teranga Lions went on to beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly, but the dispute rumbles on.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Senegal marked their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in controversial fashion at the Stade de France on Saturday despite being stripped of the title in favor of Morocco.
• The Teranga Lions went on to beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly, but the dispute rumbles on.
• The Senegalese Football Federation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following CAF’s decision.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• The Teranga Lions went on to beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly, but the dispute rumbles on.
• The Senegalese Football Federation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following CAF’s decision.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The Senegalese Football Federation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following CAF’s decision.
• Senegal marked their Africa Cup of Nations triumph in controversial fashion at the Stade de France on Saturday despite being stripped of the title in favor of Morocco.
• The Teranga Lions went on to beat Peru 2-0 in a friendly, but the dispute rumbles on.